July 25, 2015 | Los Angeles CA

Let me begin by saying that I have always been a fan of Erika Alexander! We had been connected thru social media for a while, but never did I ever think I’d actually meet her!
I was planning my 50th birthday party in Los Angeles and invited her, not knowing of course if she’d accept, otherwise busy or what. The day before my party, her and her husband, Tony Puryear were having a book signing for their comic book series, “Concrete Park”. Just so happened, my gurls and I were staying at a hotel not far from the bookstore. I decided not to inform her I’d be there…you know, just show up 🙂
We arrive at Barnes & Noble that afternoon, there were a few people ahead of us, meeting them. She and Tony were very kind to everyone. I walk up and Erika spoke to me as she did the others…then it hit her who I was!! OMG, Erika nearly SCREAMED and told her hubby “That’s Kecia, the world traveler”! LOL She immediately got up and hugged me as if we have been friends for life and hadn’t seen each other in ages! I never expected such a welcome! She then met my gurls and we all chatted and took group photos then Erika and I took several selfies. We all had such a fun time hanging with them there!
Not wanting to take up their time considering other fans were coming to the book signing, I mentioned my party and reminded her she was more than welcome to come if she were free. She said she would be there! Yayyy!
The party…well that’s a whole story in itself, but regarding my special guest Erika being there, she was the life of the party, everyone loved her and she was so warm and gracious as she danced thru the evening. Although she wasn’t able to stay the entire time, I was so honored she wanted to help me celebrate! That meant a lot to me and I’m forever thankful!
Erika is the type of person that brings light wherever she goes. Her spirit is genuine and fun-loving, one cannot help gravitating toward her. Photos do not do her justice…Erika is a stunning, natural beauty and has not changed since I first saw her on television! What is her secret, I wonder? hmmm 😉 It’s been a blessing to have met her, to still stay in touch and develop a growing friendship and fam-ship 🙂 Time for a reunion!!